Research warns utilities are complacent on financial risks from suppliers
New research is warning that utilities companies worldwide, including in the UK, are experiencing problems caused by suppliers’ failures in health and safety and financials – yet they are still confident they are adequately managing supplier risk.
Climate change:new risk demands action by investors, cautions new research
A new report from Mercer modelling the potential impact of climate change on investments, has found investors cannot ignore the implications for investment returns.
European bank provides £530m loan to Severn Trent Water
Europe’s long-term lending institution, the European Investment Bank, has agreed a new £530 million long-term loan to support Severn Trent’s five year AMP6 investment programme.
EIB lends €100 million to Flemish wastewater operator
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Flemish utility TMVW (Tussen-gemeentelijke Maatschappij der Vlaanderen voor Waterbedeling – Inter-municipal Association for Water and Sanitation) have signed an agreement for a loan worth €100 million for local wastewater infrastructure in the Flemish region.
Moody's places Yorkshire Water's ratings under review for downgrade
Moody's Investors Service has placed the Baa1 corporate family rating of Yorkshire Water Services Limited on review for downgrade, primarily reflecting what it describes as the rising risk associated with the company's significant derivatives portfolio.
IFC invests $35m in Everbright Water to boost wastewater treatment in China
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has agreed to invest $35 million in China Everbright Water Limited, one of China’s emerging wastewater treatment companies, to support the company’s expansion, helping save freshwater and reduce pollution in China.
New EU funding to address climate and biodiversity challenges, inc floods
Two new financial instruments that aim to encourage greater private sector involvement in schemes that contribute to the twin climate priorities of reducing energy use and conserving natural capital, especially biodiversity, in Europe have been launched this week.
UK economic regulators publish update on cost of capital project
The UK Regulators Network(UKRN), which lists Ofwat amongst its members, has published a new information paper on its ongoing cost of capital project.
EC:new fund to generate €315 bn in Investment Plan for Europe
The European Commission has this week adopted the legislative proposal to set up the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) as part of its Investment Plan for Europe that will unlock €315 billion in public and private investments in the EU economy.
EIB backs hydropower plants upgrades in Ebola-hit Guinea
The European Investment Bank has agreed to support crucial investment to upgrade hydropower energy infrastructure in the West African state of Guinea.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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